2. The New Conservatism
Ch. 28.1

3. Objectives
Explain how discontent with government led to a conservative shift
Describe how the nations population shift led to a change in voting patterns

4. New Conservatism
I. New Conservatism A. Liberals vs. Conservatives 1. Liberalism: a. gov. regulation of economy b. welfare society c. social rights supporters d. support high taxes on wealthy

5. Conservatives
2. Conservatives: a. state rights (weak fed.gov) b. support original constitution c. laissez-fair economics d. oppose high taxes: -discourage investments - foster laziness - reduce freedom e. Religious Faith

6. Conservative Revival II. Conservative Revival A. Cold War
1. Economics – liberals/communism
2. Religious – good v. evil
III. Gaining Support
A. Sunbelt – South & West
1. South – oppose high taxes & civil rights
2. West – Rugged individualism
3. Sunbelt increases votes

7. Suburban Conservatism
B. Suburbs
1. Why did they move?
2. What did Democrats begin in 1960’s?
-Proposition 13
C. Religious Right
1. Religious fears
-Roe v. Wade
-Counterculture Movement
2. Televangelists – Billy Graham